"Writing energy is like anything else: The more you put in, the more you get out." - Richard Reeves
Mr. Reeves couldn't have said it better. We all know this. But on Fridays, something else happens for me. I've got that "end of the week" feeling that says I don't have to work so hard - at anything. And then my muse shows up, along with my inner critic, and I have to figure out how to appease both of them at the same time - not an easy feat! But here's what makes it work: We writers have an "ethic" about our writing. We know we can "skate" sometimes and work more or less on some days than others, but Friday isn't one of those days for me as I know I'll be distracted on Saturdays by other things I like doing equally well. Things like buying fresh vegetables at the farmer's market, running by the library before noon, catching an afternoon matinee, and seeing precious family members and friends on Saturday night. That puts the emphasis back on Friday for me; and, in turn, makes me want to write even more while I have the quiet and uninterrupted opportunity - as my muse slows down the tapping of his foot on the floor while he anxiously awaits for me to "spend" my writing energy where he sees fit. It works. And, you know what? That inner critic leaves the room as it knows it can't complete with the combination of a muse, perfect setting for writing and the reward of doing my other favorite things on Saturday. I'm not fooling myself that it will be back; but, for now, I'm heeding Mr. Reeves' advice and enjoying Friday - one of my favorite days for writing!
